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Lancaster lost at North Sea (now Maasvlakte) on 22-05-1944 (SGLO ref: T3687)

1944-05-22 · North Sea · Netherlands

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At the date of 22-05-1944, time: 0204, the aircraft type Lancaster has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: North Sea (thans Maasvlakte). The unit of crew and plane is: 166 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Pilot Officer, name: J.W.F. Reilly. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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